Eddie Murphy – biography
Eddie Murphy is an American actor, director, writer, and producer, renowned for his comedy roles in films and stand-up comedy performances. He has also received numerous film awards for both his comedy and dramatic roles. Net worth: $200 million.
Early life
Edward Regan Murphy was born on April 3, 1961, in New York to a middle-class family. His parents divorced when he was 3. Tragedy struck when Eddie was just 8 and his brother Charlie was 10 – their father, a transit police officer, was killed on the job when a woman stabbed him in the stomach.

Career and awards
In 1980, Eddie became a cast member on the legendary sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live and quickly won over audiences. He excelled at celebrity impressions: his take on Elvis Presley as a Black performer had audiences rolling in the aisles. In 1982, Eddie landed the role of a wise-cracking convict in the film "48 Hrs." His chemistry with Nick Nolte was electric, catapulting Murphy from popular comedian to movie star – he even scored a Golden Globe nomination for his film debut.




According to Zoomboola.com, in 2018 he was already shooting another "Beverly Hills Cop" sequel and announced he would be joining the cast of the comedy "Triplets", also starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito.
Personal life
Eddie Murphy has been married several times and is the proud father of many children. In 1993 he married lawyer Nicole Mitchell, and they had 5 children together. However, in 2006 Nicole suggested they separate, and they divorced. Eddie also has two sons from previous relationships and a daughter with Melanie Brown, one of the Spice Girls. Though Eddie was initially reluctant to acknowledge paternity, DNA testing confirmed that Melanie's daughter is indeed his.


Eddie Murphy at present
While it might disappoint his fans, Eddie Murphy is taking on fewer roles these days, but he's become much more selective about his future projects. In 2019, he starred in the biographical film "Dolemite Is My Name," playing the role of Rudy Ray Moore. He also returned at the end of 2020 in "Coming 2 America," reprising his iconic role as Prince Akeem in the long-awaited sequel.